Consists of correspondence, 1910-42, mainly describing Daisy Bates' welfare work among the Aboriginal people of Western and South Australia, the publication of her books, her difficulties and frustrations (205 frames)

Biographical or historical data

Daisy May Bates, whose birthdate has only recently been verified by research in Ireland (it was previously believed to be 1863), was a social worker and anthropologist who lived with Aborigines for more than thirty years. She wrote about their language and customs.

Cataloging source

ANL

Location of originals duplicates

Originals held by Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales at ML MSS 1492.